Flight deck positions at FlyDubai Master Thread - Merged
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You can expect it to be buried and / or covered up.
had-enough: I wouldn't hold your breath about waiting to "see the data", wherein I'm still waiting to read the ASR about the runway incursion (following which the Captain was 'resigned') and the absolute howler when a certain ex-management pilot managed to drop the landing gear when at high speed out of DXB (though he kept his job, go figure?!).
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I think that we all agree that the company's actions regarding the unstable approach are justified. Hard-enough said it well by pointing out the rigid policy on this at FD. Rightly so, I say. And yes, the video reproduction of the fight is available from the safety department. IT'S NO SECRET WHAT HAPPENED HERE. THE COMPANY WANTS IT KNOWN. The safety department has an honest open door policy when it comes to, well, safety issues.. All are welcome. It's a point of education in order to prevent similar incidents.
Again, the guy who got his command taken away for the nonsense line check failure has been wronged by the company. Plain and simple. There isn't an organization worth a grain of salt that would have not at the very least just given him a re-check before chopping him altogether. It's true, we don't have all the facts, but I'm informed well enough around here by those who actually do have access to the facts that this is FD BS gone way too far. If this place doesn't get some good solid standardization and leadership in training, it's not going to survive.
Again, the guy who got his command taken away for the nonsense line check failure has been wronged by the company. Plain and simple. There isn't an organization worth a grain of salt that would have not at the very least just given him a re-check before chopping him altogether. It's true, we don't have all the facts, but I'm informed well enough around here by those who actually do have access to the facts that this is FD BS gone way too far. If this place doesn't get some good solid standardization and leadership in training, it's not going to survive.
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had-enough: Let's just say that certain people are no longer with FZ, and I would like to think that a more 'open & honest' system is in place, but we shall wait and see, eh?!
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Some people do enjoy it. No union, health benefits change annually (for the worse!), pay stays the same, parking lot never increases in size, more night flights added every month, and my favorite....delicious crew food on every flight
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Veroflyer......have to agree......I'm in my fifth year now, and yes there are many improvements I'd like to see, but on the whole am very happy here, and don't plan on going anywhere else soon! 
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I'd say moral is good. ok, lot's of folk who don't want to be here BUT only because they got made redundant in their home country and this outfit was never their first choice so people inevitably complain. But you got to look through that and complaining is in the pilots genes anyway.
I love flying here and the bigget plus are the crews and atmosphere. The 'crew' food with this new business class is amazing, especially breakfast. For now...
I love flying here and the bigget plus are the crews and atmosphere. The 'crew' food with this new business class is amazing, especially breakfast. For now...
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What are some of you guys on about??
The food? The occasional pretty and flirtatious cabin crew?
Yes. FD has a lot of good points. New PBS rostering, pay rises, bonus, expansion, travel perks, etc. BUT, what about the real issues? Those that effect YOUR CAREER and YOUR FAMILIES? Training (or lack of) is an absolute abortion . There isn't an LTC, TRI, or TRE that would disagree. The management positions are filled with individuals that couldn't give a toss about you as an employee. If you dare make any sort of error, you will get no support.
On the logistics side, well, that's another debacle. Try and get through a week without an incorrect load sheet for example.
Guys, the point is that FD has all the potential to be a GREAT place to work! I for one would like to see nothing more than for this company to succeed. For all of us to have a secure job for years to come. It just needs some housecleaning. If we continue to just "suck it up" and be happy because we got a warm croissant with breakfast, then things will just press on for the worse.
Think about it. We've got to stick together and push for positive change!
The food? The occasional pretty and flirtatious cabin crew?
Yes. FD has a lot of good points. New PBS rostering, pay rises, bonus, expansion, travel perks, etc. BUT, what about the real issues? Those that effect YOUR CAREER and YOUR FAMILIES? Training (or lack of) is an absolute abortion . There isn't an LTC, TRI, or TRE that would disagree. The management positions are filled with individuals that couldn't give a toss about you as an employee. If you dare make any sort of error, you will get no support.
On the logistics side, well, that's another debacle. Try and get through a week without an incorrect load sheet for example.
Guys, the point is that FD has all the potential to be a GREAT place to work! I for one would like to see nothing more than for this company to succeed. For all of us to have a secure job for years to come. It just needs some housecleaning. If we continue to just "suck it up" and be happy because we got a warm croissant with breakfast, then things will just press on for the worse.
Think about it. We've got to stick together and push for positive change!
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Define good pay! Unless you stay in a down town Deira or Bur Dubai one bedroom apartment, there is not much left I am afraid...
Bad rosters unless you have top seniority, tasteless food, non existant staff travel, no provident fund,and of course all the stories you hear about people getting the axe...
Bad rosters unless you have top seniority, tasteless food, non existant staff travel, no provident fund,and of course all the stories you hear about people getting the axe...
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Pass the sick bucket
High Energy,
Easy there fella, don't comment on my behalf. Might be sunny in your garden, but it's still a long way off in mine..... and many of my colleagues too.
If a quick splash of business class food is all you need to be happy, good on you. I'm more concerned with the real issues still to be addressed here at Flydubai.
PBS is good for the few, OK for many and ****e for the rest. Pay, do I really need to explain this? Housing allowance? Medical insurance? etc etc
Easy there fella, don't comment on my behalf. Might be sunny in your garden, but it's still a long way off in mine..... and many of my colleagues too.
If a quick splash of business class food is all you need to be happy, good on you. I'm more concerned with the real issues still to be addressed here at Flydubai.
PBS is good for the few, OK for many and ****e for the rest. Pay, do I really need to explain this? Housing allowance? Medical insurance? etc etc
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So do I read this article right? The 25 options leave the door open for MAX 9's as they don't specify MAX 8's?
WTD, I wasn't commenting on anyone's behalf, just my 0.02c. I didn't say anything about these subjects and I think collectively we agree on the fact that they need to be raised big time.
WTD, I wasn't commenting on anyone's behalf, just my 0.02c. I didn't say anything about these subjects and I think collectively we agree on the fact that they need to be raised big time.
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Fly Dubai had proposed to commence operations from January 1 of this year, although the airline could not go ahead with the plan. It is now looking to start a Dubai-Bhubaneswar service from BPIA from April 1.
So why a 3 month delay? We recieved 3 or 4 new aircraft but didn't pick up any additional routes/frequencies.
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I don't get it.
I passed the screening a few months ago but I've been unable to book for a non-rated interview as the training capacities are full for the next few months,and today I see that they're advertizing again for non type rated pilots.
I passed the screening a few months ago but I've been unable to book for a non-rated interview as the training capacities are full for the next few months,and today I see that they're advertizing again for non type rated pilots.
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What is the status of hiring currently at flydubai?
Are they calling people for interviews still? Or is there a hold, as is rumoured in this thread?
What kind of experience have people been getting called with?
I have about 3,000TT, 1,400 Dash-8, and 1,100 on EMB-145 and counting, FAA/JAA rated not that it matters... not sure where that stacks up to people who have gotten the call..
Cheers !
Are they calling people for interviews still? Or is there a hold, as is rumoured in this thread?
What kind of experience have people been getting called with?
I have about 3,000TT, 1,400 Dash-8, and 1,100 on EMB-145 and counting, FAA/JAA rated not that it matters... not sure where that stacks up to people who have gotten the call..
Cheers !